Reborn Tang Emperor Li Chengqian

Chapter 123 Preparations before the Eastern Expedition (3)

The reason why Li Zhi asked this question was because Qili Khan was still holding an official position in Datang, and it was Datang who supported him to check and balance Xue Yantuo.

It's all over now! Not only can't Qi Li fail to appease his followers, he has become a loner, let alone check and balance Xue Yantuo!
Qi Li has become a loner, so what else can he use to check and balance Xue Yantuo!

In Li Zhi's view, as an official of the Tang Dynasty, Qili failed to do the errand assigned by the emperor, which was dereliction of duty.

As a Turkic Khan, he was even more dereliction of duty. A Khan who could not even control his own tribe was of no value. It was better to choose another spokesperson among the Turkic people.

Li Chengqian felt that Li Er would definitely be promoted to the official position of Qili. After all, Qili was the Khan of the Turkic people. Leaving him to give favors would be more conducive to appeasing the Turkic people.

If Qili is cleaned up because of this, and if it is used by people with ulterior motives, it is likely to cause turmoil.

Therefore, Qili still has his value.

"King Jin, how do you think we should deal with Qili Khan?" Li Er didn't answer directly, but asked Li Zhi instead.

"This, my son thinks that Qili Khan has neglected his duties and has failed the court and his father's high expectations. According to the law, he should be severely punished."

"But after all, Tong Li has worked hard for the court for many years. There is no credit but hard work. For the sake of his many years of service, I think he should be punished lightly."

"Qili is guilty of dereliction of duty. If he has served the court for many years, his father can issue an edict to condemn Qili." Li Zhi's benevolence is reflected at this moment.

But whether Li Zhi is as kind as he has shown, Li Chengqian still remains skeptical.

Li Zhi in history was a black-bellied and ruthless person. Li Zhi's main palace Wang and concubine Xiao Shu ended up miserable, and he didn't even say a word.

"I have other arrangements for Qili, so you don't have to worry about it!" Li Er said, he had already planned to appoint Qili as General Youwuwei when Qili arrived in Luoyang.

Still let him govern the Turkic people. After all, Qi Li is the Khan of the Turkic people and knows the customs of the Turkic people better. It is more beneficial for him to manage the Turkic people to appease the Turkic people.

To put it bluntly, Qili Khan is a signboard used to appease the Turks.

To solve the problem of handling Lili, the topic naturally returns to the preparations for the eastward expedition to Goguryeo. After all, there is only half a month left now!

If you can't prepare enough supplies within half a month, how can you attack Goguryeo.

After everything is ready, Li Er will set off from Luoyang to Youzhou, and then lead all the troops assembled in Youzhou from Youzhou to attack Goguryeo.

Counting all the Fan soldiers, the total strength of Li Er's crusade against Goguryeo this time reached more than [-].

This time Li Erdong's expedition is inevitable!
"Department of household, how is the preparation of food and grass?" Li Er asked.

Officials from the household department came out and saluted and reported: "Your Majesty! More than [-] troops have been hoarded at the border of Youzhou, which will be needed for half a year. The rest of the grain and grass have been collected from various places and are being transported to Youzhou."

"You have to speed up the transportation of food and grass. When I arrive in Youzhou, I must stock up enough for the army for a year, and there must be no mistakes!"

"If you dare to be negligent, we will punish you for your crimes, and we will never forgive you lightly!" Li Er said.

Li Er felt that this amount of food and grass was still not enough, and he had to prepare a year's supply anyway, so as to be guaranteed.

The three armies go ahead without using food and grass!Food and grass are the lifeblood of the entire army, the resources to ensure the combat power of the army, and the most important.

If the food and grass are not prepared enough, it is easy to cause the army to have no food to eat!
Who would fight desperately like that? Without food, it is easy to cause soldiers to mutiny. Therefore, whenever going out, food and grass are ranked first.

Without food and grass, other preparations are useless.

"I obey!" The official of the household department saluted.

In half a month, the army will be ready for a year. Although the time is tight, it is not impossible. The worst is to send more people to transport food and grass.

"Young Supervisor Li Daoyu, how is the preparation of military equipment and weapons?" Li Er asked, looking at Li Daoyu, the Junior Supervisor.

Li Daoyu came out of the shift and saluted: "Your Majesty! The armor, military bows, crossbows, etc. have all been prepared, and they were just transported to Youzhou the day before yesterday."

"Hundreds of large ships and [-] small boats, if used to transport grain and grass, can transport more than [-] shi of grain and grass at a time." Li Daoyu, the young prisoner, said.

For this eastward expedition to Goguryeo, Li Er planned to transport grain and grass for the army through two transportation routes: water and land.

Once one of them is intercepted by the enemy, or encounters any unexpected situation, there will not be no food for the army to use, so you don't have to worry about food shortages.

As for how to operate it, it has nothing to do with Li Er. He is only responsible for arranging tasks. How to carry out this task is a matter for the relevant officials.

Li Er only needs to ensure that the food and grass can be delivered to the front line on time, and he doesn't care about the rest. How to operate it is a matter for the relevant officials.

"Very good!" Li Er nodded in satisfaction and said, "I don't want any mistakes in this Eastern Expedition! Goguryeo is bound to be wiped out, and I still need a logistics manager to take care of me!"

"My dear friends! Who do you think is suitable for the post of logistics manager? Let's talk about it!"

All the ministers bowed their heads and remained silent, thinking in their hearts who should be nominated to be the logistics chief.

Managing the logistical support for an expedition of 10,000+ troops is not an easy task. It takes a lot of energy, and it may lead to haggard energy and sudden death.

If the recommended people are inappropriate, or if there is any dereliction of duty or the like, it's no wonder that Li Er didn't pick their skins.

Therefore, they need to carefully consider this matter.

"What? Don't you have any suitable candidates?" Seeing that no one spoke, Li Er muttered to himself.

What's wrong?Could it be that Datang didn't provide internal affairs experts who can manage the logistics? Why is it so difficult to recommend someone to be the general manager of the logistics?

It is not impossible to say that there are no experts in handling internal affairs, but it is really not everyone who can deal with such a large workload.

Seeing that no one was willing to recommend him, Cen Wenwen planned to stand up and recommend himself, taking over the post of logistics manager himself.

Before he got up, Li Chengqian took the first step and said, "Father! There is someone suitable for my son here."

Now that the prince had spoken, Cen Wenwen had no choice but to sit back. It would be unwise to take credit from the prince.

Now it is different from the past, he used to support Li Tai, but now Li Tai has become a thing of the past, and no one can shake Li Chengqian's position as the crown prince.

If he, Cen Wenwen, still has trouble with Li Chengqian, Li Er will find a reason to do him without Li Chengqian!

Left and right are all for profit, and it may not be a bad thing to follow the prince.

(End of this chapter)